Bette Lawrence-Water

Bette Lawrence-Water, MS, CPC, is Principal Consultant at Spectrum Strategic Solutions. She is a dedicated advocate for community well-being and unity with 25+ years of experience in public health and diversity initiatives. She is an MPH Lecturer at Benedictine University and Dalian Medical University, a Certified Diversity Trainern and public speaker.

Bette has spearheaded global initiatives to promote diversity. She is currently a board member of AgeGuide serving on its DEIA Committee and Immediate Past President of the AIM Center for Independent Living Inc., and on Advisory Boards of VNA-Dupage, and Metropolitan Family Services demonstrating her commitment to racial amity and improving health disparities in underserved populations.

Bette is a founding member and vice president of Our Lady Maternal Health Center in Ghana, West Africa, showcasing her global perspective on community health and empowerment. Her accolades include the NAACP DuPage Trailblazer Award, ACS Heart Health Hero Award, and other prestigious recognitions for outstanding contributions to public and community health and promoting racial amity.

Bette holds a deep-seated commitment to fostering racial harmony and unity, and works to advance the cause of unity and cooperation among communities everywhere.

Her passion for creating inclusive spaces and promoting equity shines through in her work, embodying the spirit of collaboration and empathy in addressing societal challenges.